The Audacious Arbor Abduction
— or —
Only God Can Make a Tree,
but any Fool Can Swipe One
It was the best of times, it was the hottest of times...
At some point during the wee hours of August 3rd, a gaggle of people swooped down upon
Nativity and absconded with two helpless oak trees. These immature oaks were planted
during our recent refurbishment and their roots were not yet strong enough to withstand
the rough grappling of thieves. The evidence showed that the culprits yanked the two trees
out of their bed and dragged them mercilessly to the getaway vehicle.
Sheriffs deputies and landscapers put their value at approximately $300 each. The trees
have since been replaced with relocated cousins from another part of our property.
Please pray for their survival.
— jim+
In Memoriam — C. Raymond Hanna
C. Raymond Hanna, 91, died August 5, 2002. A native of
Granville, New York, he came to Sarasota 24 years ago from Syracuse. He was an electrical
engineer for General Electric for 40 years.
He was graduated from Northeastern University and was a veteran of the Army Air Forces
during World War II, serving in the Pacific for three years and earning the rank of
Captain.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Palm Aire Country Club, as well
as Church of the Nativity.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Harriett E; daughters, Linda J. Hanna-Strong of
Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Jill H. Becker of Rockford, Michigan; a son, William R. of
Erie, Pennsylvania; sisters, Luella Gleason of Durham, North Carolina and Wilma Davidson
of Fairhope, Alabama; a brother, Donald E. of Granville, New York; and two grandchildren.
Services were private and internment was in Nativity’s Memory Garden. Memorial
donations may be made to the church’s Memory Garden Fund.
Scheduled events:
 | Sunday, August 4, 10:30 am (after service)
Part #2 of "Who wants to be an Episcopalian?" |
| Monday, August 12, 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting |
| Saturday, August 17, 6:30 pm Family Movie and Dinner Night |
| Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 am Election Polling place in Parish Hall. |
| Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 pm Candlelight prayer service for
victimes, those involved, and peace. |
| Thursday, September 26, Manasota Deanery ECW Presidents' Council
Meeting at Nativity. |
| Sunday, September 29, 4:00 pm Special Organ Concert |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2002 First ECW Meeting of the year |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2002 "Inspirations" at DaySpring |
| Sunday, October 27, 2002 Friendship Sunday |
All Faith's Food Bank Highlight Items: Soups and Condiments |
